Car and Bike Talk

[1BROWNWRENCH]

To me a sound system on a bike is like hanging a TV over a pool table.

 

[BSWALKS]

Well, for me there's a big difference between simply hearing it and actually being able to clearly hear all the highs, lows, and everything in between to the point of actually fully enjoying it.

I also prefer to ride with an enclosed helmet and ear plugs so that doesn't help either.

Totally different bikes, but I've seen the coolest Suzuki around. I think it's a DRZ400

 

[Jkloc420]

@Future gots a Harley

 

[BSWALKS]

I HAVE NO problem hearing the sound system on my Harley Ultra at highway speeds.

Maybe I'll get one of those when I grow up, or have the extra $$$. Nice cruising bike.

 

[BSWALKS]

@Future gots a Harley

Sportster...

 

[BSWALKS]

To me a sound system on a bike is like hanging a TV over a pool table.

How come you only have a $500 helmet???

 

[sailfish]

@1BROWNWRENCH when you take those long tours, how often do you get off the bike to stretch and walk around? Having a plush touring bike made a big difference from my cafe racer (obviously) but I was still dying towards the end of the day. Extended rides always do me in long before I wanted the ride to end.

 

[rod]

@1BROWNWRENCH when you take those long tours, how often do you get off the bike to stretch and walk around? Having a plush touring bike made a big difference from my cafe racer (obviously) but I was still dying towards the end of the day. Extended rides always do me in long before I wanted the ride to end.

most I ever did was 400. To me that's about the limit

 

[oldngray]

most I ever did was 400. To me that's about the limit

Usually I stop every couple of hours to get gas and stretch my legs. 10 hours straight once kicked my butt.

 

[rod]

Maybe I'll get one of those when I grow up, or have the extra $$$. Nice cruising bike.

My dad always told me every man should own a Harley and John Deere riding mower once in his life. Mission accomplished. I've always owned Honda's before.

 

[oldngray]

My dad always told me every man should own a Harley and John Deere riding mower once in his life. Mission accomplished. I've always owned Honda's before.

Its sacrilege but I like Hondas better than Harleys. Far less maintenance required.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

@1BROWNWRENCH when you take those long tours, how often do you get off the bike to stretch and walk around? Having a plush touring bike made a big difference from my cafe racer (obviously) but I was still dying towards the end of the day. Extended rides always do me in long before I wanted the ride to end.

I usually stop every 100 to 150 or so. Usually need to refill by then anyway. Strange how a really good stretch of road makes all the discomforts go away.

 

[sailfish]

I usually stop every 100 to 150 or so. Usually need to refill by then anyway. Strange how a really good stretch of road makes all the discomforts go away.

I had to wonder. Depending on the bike, I seem to only go maybe 100 miles or an hour before I start to hurt.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

Longest stretch without stopping I've ever done is a full tank. From Hood River , OR to home.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

I had to wonder. Depending on the bike, I seem to only go maybe 100 miles or an hour before I start to hurt.

I find a few miles standing on the legs helps a lot with the Monkey Butt. Been thinking of getting some of those fancy bicycle shorts. SAREGENT saddle was not as much of an improvement as I'd hoped.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

FJR1300 looks awful good to me. Has pretty much all I would need. Heated grips, CC, shaft drive, etc. Plus the ability to run a suit. Hypothermia sucks!

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

How come you only have a $500 helmet???

Haven't seen any lids that have built in sound yet.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

FJ 09 would be nice too on a budget. Talked to a few owners who rave about them. I like triples.

 

[clean hairy]

If you were looking for a car that would give you best mileage, what would you most likely buy?
Turbo diesel, hybrid, or plug in hybrid, or just an ordinary gas vehicle. if mileage was highest on your list of buying?

 

[burrheadd]

If you were looking for a car that would give you best mileage, what would you most likely buy?
Turbo diesel, hybrid, or plug in hybrid, or just an ordinary gas vehicle. if mileage was highest on your list of buying?

Tesla